Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison: city and county seat in Lee County, Iowa.
About
Fort Madison is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,051 and a population density of 323 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,263 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Madison
| Population | 10,263 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Postal code | 52627 |
| Phone Area Codes | 319 |
| Area | 34.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6298,-91.3152 |
| Altitude | 528 feet / 161 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Madison is capital of Lee County |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:05:17 (11th November 2026) |
| Density | 300 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Madison is located at 40°37'47"N 91°18'55"W (40.6297600, -91.3151500).
Fort Madison map
Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Fort Madison
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Madison decreased by 7.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,051 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,028 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,046 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,784 | -2.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,721 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,709 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,643 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,497 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,381 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,321 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,263 | -0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Fort Madison (16)
People born in Fort Madison, including football player and coach, basketball coach, track coach, college athletics administrator Ike Armstrong, actor Dennis O'Keefe, basketball player/coach Ryan Bowen, .
More notable people
- Thomas M. Hoenig (American economist) he was born in 06/09/1946
- Todd Farmer (American screenwriter) he was born in 21/11/1968
- Aloysius Schulte (Catholic priest of the Diocese of Davenport who was the first president of St. Ambrose University.) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Patty Judge (46th Lieutenant Governor and former Secretary of Agriculture for the U.S. State of Iowa.) she was born in 02/11/1943
- Dick Klein (American basketball player) he was born in 16/09/1920
- Frank Winters (American basketball coach) he was born in 31/03/1894
- John Hamilton (Republican politician from the U.S. state of Kansas) he was born in 01/01/1892
- Mark W. Balmert (U.S. Navy rear admiral) he was born in 24/11/1954
- James Duderstadt (American academic administrator) he was born in 05/12/1942
- Lowell Junkins (American politician and candidate for governor of Iowa) he was born in 09/03/1944
- Bobbie Moline-Kramer (American artist) she was born in 04/11/1946
- Virginia Harper (civil rights activist) she was born in 23/12/1929
- Carl Walters (American glass sculptor) he was born in 19/06/1883
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Madison, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Madison, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Madison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison Post Office | Fort Madison (IA) | 52627 |
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Keokuk | 10,090 | City in Iowa, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Madison distances to largest Iowa cities